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Sat Nov 9th 2024
| 2* kick-off for the White Horse Challenge | 2* |
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Leader:John Tranter |
Start Time:9:30 am |
Start Location:OMH |
Description:Please pre-book for this ride by contacting the ride leader. Half day ride (45-55km / 30-40 miles), with a tea stop, at a riding pace of 18-20km/h (11-13mph).As this is the first day of this year's White Horse Challenge, it seems appropriate to head over there with the odd mince pie or two and conquer the great Hill. We will then head home via a loop around the Vale with coffee either at Ashbury or Shrivenham. |
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Report:A cold and grey morning, but always good to head for the great Hill. We were particularly pleased to be joined by Brian, a friend of Anke visiting from Yorkshire. I found myself the only non-motorised rider in the group - not the best for morale when White Horse Hill is involved! But we had a good ascent and visibility was still reasonable at the top. A mince pie was consumed to mark the kickoff of the White Horse Cycle Challenge 2024 and then we headed for coffee at the Baking Bee in Ashbury - excellent as always. The second half consisted of an uneventful loop around the Vale via Shrivenham, Fernham, Gainfield and Charney Bassett.Thanks to all for your company. | ||
Distance:51.50 km (32.00 mi) | ||
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| Proposed Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45009223" | ||
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